Episodes

As we continue to roll through our team previews for the upcoming season, Kyle Brandon and Ben Brown discuss a team looking to take major steps forward, the Phoenix Suns.
Ben & Kyle are joined by Grant Afesth of NBA Anaylsis Network. The guys discuss many topics including drafting DeAndre Ayton with the 1st overall pick, trading for Mikal Bridges on draft night, signing Trevor Ariza for the upcoming season, a brand new coach, extending Devin Booker and so much more.
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Welcome to part 2 of LA Week as we preview the Los Angeles Clippers with Clipsnation.com’s Robert Flom.
Tim Daniel and Robert touch on a lot of topics including
The first year without the core group of Clippers players (Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan, J.J. Redick)
Acquiring Tobias Harris in the Blake Griffin Trade
How does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jerome Robinson fit into this team?
Will Lou Williams start for the Clippers or sit on the bench
The Clippers involvement...

LeBron James has always been an outspoken athlete that is trying to make the world a better place. While raising awareness and showing he is more than an athlete, he has shown to be an excellent role model.
One man who decided to not feel that way, The President of the United States, Donald Trump.
Tune into this very special episode as Tim Daniel, Ben Brown and Kyle Brandon give their thoughts and insights on Donald Trump’s tweet that challenges LeBron James intelligence and also...

Hey guys, did you know that the Lakers signed LeBron James this offseason? Crazy, I know! If you have listened to our show for the last month, you are well aware how much Tim and Sean are pumped for the Lakers and LeBron to be a mutual thing. To tame our joy for this move and get all our excitement out of us (not really), the guys are joined by Silver Screen & Roll’s Harrison Faigen. Harrison starts with his response to LeBron coming to LA (2:58) The Lakers don’t trade off their young core...

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As we keep the team previews rolling along, Ben Brown and Kyle Brandon give you the San Antonio Spurs team preview with special guest Colton Chumbley.
The group discusses the Greatness of Gregg Popovich, Acquiring DeMar DeRozan for Kawhi Leonard, Drafting Lonnie Walker, and what to expect from Lamarcus Aldridge in the upcoming season.
Be sure to follow Colton on twitter @chumbleycolton
Many thanks to NBA Jam’s Tim Kitzrow for our...

*DISCLAIMER AUDIO BACKFIRED ON US THIS EPISODE* As we keep the team previews rolling along, Ben Brown and Kyle Brandon give you the San Antonio Spurs team preview with special guest Colton Chumbley. The group discusses the Greatness of Gregg Popovich, Acquiring DeMar DeRozan for Kawhi Leonard, Drafting Lonnie Walker, and what to expect from Lamarcus Aldridge in the upcoming season. Be sure to follow Colton on twitter @chumbleycolton Many thanks to NBA Jam's Tim Kitzrow for our introduction...

NBA Twitter is the best, we all know this. So much Kyle Brandon and Ben Brown decided to do a podcast on the crazy happenings on NBA Twitter this past week. Listen in as Kyle and Ben discuss Kevin Durant's guest appearance on CJ McCollum's podcast and the twitter fallout between the two players (1:35), LeBron James new HBO show and the teaster trailers (8:46), @TheHoopCentral's tweet about the top 5 players at every position (16:02), and lastly, Centers contracts in the NBA right now (31:55)...

Tony Parker looks really weird in a Hornets jersey. To discuss this weirdness Tim got friend of the program Claire James to come on the show and give her analysis on Parker wearing teal and purple after years of playing for the Spurs and not wearing colors that stick out. Tim and Claire also discuss Life after Dwight Howard Bismack Biyombo coming back to Charlotte James Borrego and Mitch Kupchak taking over the Hornets Why do people think Kyrie Irving is way better than Kemba Walker The...

In the first episode of our team previews for the year, Sean Mackey talks with Jason Patt about the Chicago Bulls upcoming season. Sean and Jason discuss Jabari Parker fitting in with this team Zach LaVine's contract Wendell Carter's Summer League performance Antonio Blakeneyy getting a 2 year deal Kris Dunn's struggles Cameron Payne as the regular backup Point Guard and is Fred Hoiberg on the hot seat ths season? Be sure to follow Jason on twitter @Bulls_Jay Many thanks to NBA Jam's Tim...

To think, Tim and Sean were kind of nervous about a slow news week in the NBA but boy did we get some major topics delivered to us! The guys dive deep into the Spurs-Raptors trade involving Kawhi Leonard and DeMar DeRozan. Was this risky move worth it? What team won the trade? How good will each team be next season? Marcus Smart potentially returning back to Boston. Does he fit in? Who does he take minutes from? Will he be the first to be traded? Jabari Parker is introduced as a Bull. What...

In a very special episode of 48 Minutes Kyle Brandon and Ben Brown give you this Monday's very fun episode. Kyle and Ben discuss Jabari Parker signing back with the Bulls, how he fits in, what the Bulls look like for the future and is this a good contract. The guys also discuss Jimmy Butler turning down the Wolves big contract offer and if this is a risk worth taking. Finally, Kyle lists all of his Kawhi Leonard trade ideas that he came up with in ESPN Trade Machine. Many thanks to NBA...

Welcome to a special episode of 48 Minutes where Tim Daniel talks some local Cincinnati area Basketball news with Northern Kentucky University Hall of Famer and North College Hill Men's Basketball coach Shannon Minor. Tim and Shannon speak on a range of topics including North College Hill's 21 game win streak, Chris Mack departing from Xavier for Louisville, Travis Steele stepping into the role of Xavier Men's Basketball Coach, Darius Bazley skipping college ball to play in the G League,...

With Free Agency calming down, the NBA moves to the next stage..... The Buyout stage, and who else to lead the Buyout stage than Carmelo Anthony?!!!! Tim and Sean chime in on the latest Melo Drama and what in the hell is going on in Houston? Why hasn't Clint Capela been signed yet?! Also the guys look at Zach LaVine getting paid by the Bulls. Was this the right move for the Bulls to match or should they have let the Kings take him away? Summer League is here! and the guys give some insight...

New of the Warriors gaining strength sends a quiver through the NBA and Tim and Sean have you covered on 48 Minutes. We give our reactions to Boogie signing with the Warriors and how we think it will all play out. Then we go to LA and talk about the Lakers really weird roster they are putting together. Does this team make sense with LeBron James and their young core of players? Why are the Thunder paying so much money for their team? Why is Kevin Love still a Cav? Is anyone going to give...

The unthinkable but yet thinkable has happened. After 13 months of skepticism, LeBron James has signed a deal with the Lakers just 30 minutes before Tim and Sean record this podcast. Tune in to get our immediate reaction and our thoughts on the news as well as what comes next for the Lakers as well as what happens next for the NBA. Also for the first time ever, Tim and Sean list their Winners and Losers in LeBron calling the Staples Center his new home arena.

This week Tim and Sean are joined by former NBA Power Forward Brian Grant. Brian talks about his time in Portland with the Trailblazers, reflecting on how close they were to beating the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals, What it was like playing with Rasheed Wallace and also talks about being in Miami and how soon he knew Dwyane Wade was a special player. Tim also gets a chance to talk to Brian about his time at Xavier University and his impressions of his college teammate and former...

Tim and Sean are once again joined by resident Pistons fan Kyle Brandon to discuss their immediate reactions to the NBA Draft. The guys go through each pick and each trade to discuss their thoughts including a discussion on why the Luka Doncic for Trae Young trade wasn't a good idea. Tim and Sean discuss their disappointment the Bulls didn't end up with Mo Bamba, but also share their excitement for the Bulls getting Wendell Carter. Tim also gives his thoughts on Colin Sexton becoming the...

Tim and Sean have the rare episode where they are actually together (in person)! We are joined by Court Stormers' Taylor Bergfeld and resident Pistons fan, Kyle Brandon. The 48 Minutes team discuss Kawhi's demand, the future of the Lakers and of course, their own Mock Draft.

The NBA Finals have come and gone but don't worry because now the real fun begins! Tim and Sean are thrilled to be joined this week by Portland Trailblazers wing Pat Connaughton where we discuss his big steps last season, life as a restricted free agent, how awesome the Baltimore Orioles have been with having his Baseball draft rights and if the 2015 Notre Dame/Kentucky Elite 8 game is one of the 10 best games of the last decade. Pat's interview kicks off the show and you won't want to...

On the eve of Game 3 Tim and Sean discuss the NBA finals so far and how they expect things to play out. Sean reads a text from Tim that shows Tim's extreme Warriors bitterness and we discuss the chances the Cavs can tie the series and take it back to Golden St. Tim also breaks out the old tin foil hat to discuss the possibility of Chris Paul and LeBron James teaming up..... But not in Houston as everyone expects. All that and a whole lot more on this weeks episode of 48 Minutes!!